Kay Purcell is a British actress. Purcell is perhaps best known for her role as Cynthia Daggert in Emmerdale, from 2001–02. She is also known for her role in Bernard's Watch as Yvonne Savage (2004–05), as well as for her roles in Waterloo Road as Candice Smilie (2007–09), and Tracy Beaker Returns/The Dumping Ground as Gina Conway (2010–2013).